The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially published the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 Paper Schedule that will be held on the February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 in two sessions each day. Now due to early release of Paper Schedule applicants can start their preparation now. This post contains the information regarding the GATE 2026 Paper Schedule and related details like Key Highlight GATE 2026 subject-wise exam dates & sessions Important deadlines for GATE 2026 Admit Card Availability for GATE 2026 How to Check the Download Admit Card Exam Pattern: What to Expect How GATE 2026 Score Will Be Used Important Links.
Key Highlight
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | IIT Guwahati |
| Official Release | GATE 2026 Paper Schedule Announced |
| Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026 |
| Exam Sessions | Forenoon: 9:30 AM–12:30 PMAfternoon: 2:30 PM–5:30 PM |
| Total Papers | 30 |
| Application Start Date | August 28, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (No Late Fee) | October 6, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (With Late Fee) | October 13, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | January 2026 (Tentative) |
| Result Declaration | March 19, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| No. of Questions | 65 |
| Question Types | MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
| Use of GATE Score | PG Admissions, PSU Recruitment, Scholarships |
| Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
GATE 2026 Subject-Wise Exam Dates & Sessions
| Day & Date | Session & Time | Test Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, February 07, 2026 | Forenoon (9:30 am – 12:30 pm) | AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL |
| Afternoon (2:30 pm – 5:30 pm) | AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH | |
| Sunday, February 08, 2026 | Forenoon (9:30 am – 12:30 pm) | CS-1, ST |
| Afternoon (2:30 pm – 5:30 pm) | CS-2, EY, NM, PE | |
| Saturday, February 14, 2026 | Forenoon (9:30 am – 12:30 pm) | CE-1, EE, PI |
| Afternoon (2:30 pm – 5:30 pm) | BM, CE-2, ME, MT | |
| Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Forenoon (9:30 am – 12:30 pm) | EC |
| Afternoon (2:30 pm – 5:30 pm) | AR, DA |
Important Deadlines for Applicants
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Process Started | August 28, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (without late fee) | October 6, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (with late fee) | October 13, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | January 2026 (Tentative) |
| GATE 2026 Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | March 19, 2026 |
Admit Card Availability for GATE 2026
The GATE 2026 admit card is expected to be released in the first week of January 2026. Applicants can download it through the GATE login portal using their enrollment ID and password.
- Candidate’s name and photo
- Roll number
- Exam venue and center code
- Paper code and session timing
- Exam day instructions
How to Check the Download Admit Card
Once admit card link becomes active applicants need to follow the given below steps to download the GATE 2026 Admit Card:
Step1: Visit the official GATE 2026 website: https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/
Step2: Click on “GATE 2026 Exam Schedule” or “GATE 2026 Admit Card”.
Step3: Log in using your Enrollment ID and Password.
Step4: View the exam schedule or download your admit card.
Step5: download and print for exam day use.
Exam Pattern: What to Expect
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Total Questions | 65 |
| Types of Questions | MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
| Sections | General Aptitude (15 marks) + Subject Paper (85 marks) |
How GATE 2026 Score Will Be Used
Postgraduate Admissions
Admission to M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. programmes at IITs, NITs, IISc, and other top engineering institutes.
PSU Recruitments
Top Public Sector Undertakings such as:
- ONGC
- IOCL
- BHEL
- NTPC
- Power Grid
consider GATE scores for direct recruitment.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Exam Date Link | Direct IIT GATE 2026 Exam Date Link Here |
| Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
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